Docelee 80mg Injection

Docetaxel 80mg Injection is an antineoplastic agent, with docetaxel as its active pharmaceutical ingredient. It is indicated for the treatment of various types of cancer. These indications include breast cancer, head and neck cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer, and gastric adenocarcinoma.

This medication can be utilized as a monotherapy or in combination with other antineoplastic agents, depending on the specific cancer type, stage, and established treatment protocols. The formulation is an injection, which requires intravenous administration by a qualified healthcare professional. This administration must occur within a controlled clinical setting, such as a hospital or specialized oncology clinic.

The therapeutic action of docetaxel involves disrupting the cellular processes essential for cancer cell division and proliferation, ultimately leading to the inhibition of tumor growth and the death of malignant cells.

Dosage

Overdose

The possibility for overdose is unlikely as the medicine will be administered/given by a healthcare professional. If unusual signs and symptoms experienced, then immediately inform the doctor.

Missed a Dose

The possibility of missing a dose is unlikely as the medicine will be administered by a healthcare professional.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

The medicine works by interrupting the multiplication of cancer cells that results in cells being inactive and this leads to the death of the cancerous cells.

Usage Instructions

This medication is administered intravenously by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinical setting. Self-administration of this medicine is not permitted.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Docelee 80mg Injection during pregnancy?

Avoid during pregnancy as it may cause fetal harm. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before initiating treatment with the medicine. If you become pregnant while taking the treatment, inform the doctor immediately.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Docelee 80mg Injection while breastfeeding?

It is not known if the component of the medicine passes in breast milk. To avoid risk breastfeeding must be discontinued while receiving treatment with the medicine.

Driving

Can I drive after taking Docelee 80mg Injection ?

The medicine may impair the ability to drive, avoid driving after taking the injection.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Docelee 80mg Injection ?

Avoid alcohol while on treatment with the medicine as it may worsen the side effects. Inform your doctor about your drinking habits if you drink too often, have a liver condition or suffer from fits and seizures.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You suffer from liver disease, alcoholism or seizures.
• You have a kidney-related problem of a high level of uric acid in the body.
• You have been treated with a medicine-paclitaxel and experienced an allergic reaction.
• You are already on other anti-cancer medications.
• You have a low white blood cell count.
• You experience serious skin problems like peeling, rashes, flu-like symptoms, blisters etc.
• You experience abnormal swellings due to excess accumulation of fluid in the body, pain, tingling, or burning in the hands and feet, skin rashes, etc. after taking the injection. Inform the doctor immediately.

Contraindications

• You have an allergy to the ingredients or their components.
• You have a low white blood cell count, if you are not sure, ask the doctor.
• You have a history of liver disease.
• You are a pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Side effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fever
• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Rashes
• Hair loss
• Swelling at the injection site

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Other medicines affect the way Docelee 80mg Injection works, or Docelee 80mg Injection itself affects the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Inform the physician about the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are taking or might take to avoid possible interaction. Especially if you are antibiotics, antifungals, anti-infectives, anti-HIV medicines, etc.

Storage and disposal

Store between 2°-25°C, protected from bright light. Keep it away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How does Docelee 80mg Injection works?

Docelee 80mg Injection works by interrupting the multiplication of cancer cells that results in cells being inactive and this leads to death of the cancerous cells.

How Docelee 80mg Injection is given?

• The medicine comes in a form of injection, it will be given in the hospital by the doctor or nurse as an injection or infusion.
• Follow the aftercare instruction given by the doctor.
• If unusual symptoms occur after taking the injection, inform the doctor immediately.